Sergio Ramirez wins 2017 Cervantes Prize

Sergio Ramirez Mercado, the Nicaraguan author and former politician, has won the 2017 Cervantes Prize, the Spanish-speaking world’s highest literary honor. He has written more than 20 novels, including “Margarita, esta linda la mar” (Margarita, How Beautiful the Sea), which ..

Who was Chinua Achebe?

Chinua Achebe (1930-2013) was a Nigerian novelist, best known for his first and magnum opus “Things Fall Apart (1958)”. This novel is the most read book in modern African Literature. His works led him to win Man Booker International Prize ..

Poet Kunwar Narayan passes away

Kunwar Narayan (90), the renowned poet in Indian literature, has passed away in New Delhi on November 15, 2017. He was honoured with many awards such as Sahitya Akademi Award in Hindi (1995), Jnanpith Award (2005) and Padma Bhushan (2009).

Krishna Sobti chosen for 53rd Jnanpith Award 2017

Krishna Sobti (92), the renowned Hindi Litterateur, has been chosen for the 53rd Jnanpith Award for the year 2017 for her path-breaking contribution to Indian literature. She is known for experimenting with new writing styles and creating bold and daring ..

K Satchidanandan selected for Kerala’s top literary award “Ezhuthachan Puraskaram-2017”

K Satchidanandan, noted Malayalam Poet and literary critic, has been selected for the prestigious 2017 Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the highest literary award of the Government of Kerala, him for his contributions to Malayalam literature and poetry. The award carries a cash ..

Who was Abdul Qavi Desnavi?

Abdul Qavi Desnavi was an eminent Writer, Critic, Bibliographist, Linguist & Scholar of Urdu language. He was born on November 1, 1930 in village Desna of block Asthawan in Nalanda district of Bihar. He belonged to the family of Great ..